Diversity and Inclusion

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IDENTITY STATEMENT

We, at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, believe that delivering the very best heart and vascular care in the world can only be achieved through a culture of respect for one another and by celebrating the diversity of our patients, their families, and our workplace community. We strive to inspire an equitable and inclusive environment that welcomes and respects individuals from all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, beliefs, abilities, appearances, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Diversity is at the heart of our values, improving patient outcomes, enhancing our work culture and optimizing health care.

Office For Health Equity & Inclusion Website

Enhancing Diversity in Cardiology

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Prompted by under-representation of women in cardiology, fellows Megan Joseph, Kris Kawamoto, and Prasanthi Yelavarthy worked with Dr. Claire Duvernoy to organize the University of Michigan's first "She looks like a Cardiologist" event. Forty high-achieving high school women spent a day at the CVC with tours, hands-on echocardiography demonstrations, a "show and tell" of cardiac devices, and Q&A sessions with female fellows and faculty members. By increasing young women's exposure to the field of cardiology, we hope to pique their interest and increase the representation of women in the field.

The House Officer Diversity Network consists of Michigan Medicine trainees interested in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through mentorship, community building, and other activities: